InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Kagome's Purpose ❯ chapter 14 ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter 14

 

Kagome sank her tired muscles into the indoor hot springs inside the castle. Her muscles had protested the entire way, but she had been determined to get there. Not only did she feel the need for a bath, her tired and aching muscles needed to be soaked. Not only was every muscle in her body was aching, she also had a persistent soreness between her legs that refused to go away. Just great Kagome. This is what you get for making them wait for so long. Any more and I'd be paralyzed. Which reminds me. Where did they go. Last thing I remembered was falling asleep next to Kurama. Kagome sighed. Maybe it's a good thing they aren't around. I don't know how much more I could take. Don't get her wrong, she enjoyed every minute, every second of it. But even she needed a rest. She was human after all, and she was determined to enjoy her bath.

 

In the meantime, Yusuke was up against Sesshoumaru. It was a no holds spar. Anything and everything goes. If you get killed, well that was your fault for getting careless. Kurama had allowed Yusuke to go first, he wanted to see what he would be up against. And Yusuke, being the ever reckless person that he is, readily agreed. They were moving at a fast moving pace. Yusuke throwing reckless punches and kicks and was getting rather annoyed that Sesshoumaru avoided each and every one. Sesshoumaru getting tired of the detectives recklessness, called upon his poison whip. It was a whip made directly of poison and proceeded to hack away at the detective. Yusuke was desperately trying to avoid the whip, but couldn't manage to avoid each and every blow. Finally Sesshoumaru succeeded in wrapping the whip around Yusuke's neck, successfully killing him with his poison. Kurama was about to attack Sesshoumaru for killing his friend when Shippou held him back.

 

“Don't worry Kit. Your friend will be fine.” He said in amusement.

 

“You call this fine? He's dead.” Kurama asked in surprise.

 

“Just look.” Shippou demanded.

 

Sure enough Sesshoumaru unsheathed his Tensaiga and with one flick Yusuke came up yelling. “WHAT THE HELL WHAT THAT YOU DUMB DOG!” He yelled recklessly to Sesshoumaru.

 

“Dumb dog?” Sesshoumaru asked coldly. “I am not the one who died so easily detective. You need to plan out your attack more. Strategize. Stop rushing headlong into situations and think. Or do you want to get your mate killed. Keep on this way and you will not be able to protect her. At this level, even she can kill you if she so wished.” Sesshoumaru stated coldly. “Now attack again, but strategize more.” He commanded.

 

Yusuke was filled with anger over what Sesshoumaru had just told him. But followed his advise. He started taking in his movements more. Started strategizing. This time he lasted longer. When Sesshoumaru started with his whip again, Yusuke thought about making his own. If Sesshoumaru could make it out of his poison, why couldn't he make one out of his spirit energy. It took a couple of tries before he actually got it. His new weapon causing Sesshoumaru to smirk in satisfaction, that this human was actually thinking for once. Unfortunately, Yusuke would need lessons on how to successfully handle the whip. After about three or four flicks Sesshoumaru once again killed him with his poisonous whip.

 

Sesshoumaru looked upon the body on the floor. He looked up at Shippou and smirked. “Kit, do you think your mother will mind too badly if I let her mate stay dead?”

 

Shippou smirked as he pictured an enraged Kagome. “Depends, do you want to be purified? You know she won't let you off easily. She'd slowly purify you to death. You always wondered what it would feel like to be purified. I'm sure she'd be more than willing to show you.”

 

The conversation was confusing Kurama. He had not been around them long enough to know that Sesshoumaru actually did have a sense of humor. True it was quite sadistic at times, but it was there. “Never mind Kit. She'd never forgive me if I made her purify me. I guess I'll just have to bring idiot number two back to life.” He said regretfully, causing Shippou to laugh.

 

“Idiot number two? Who's number two.” Shippou asked curiously.

 

Sesshoumaru had just slashed across Yusuke with his Tensaiga and looked up at Shippou. “Kurama of course. This one down here is the more idiotic of the two.” Sesshoumaru stated casually, causing a yell from Yusuke and a raised eyebrow from Kurama.

 

“Hey who are you calling an idiot!” He yelled.

 

“Who's died twice now in one day. Besides it did take you idiots over a month to mate Kagome. For it to have taken so long, you must be idiots.” Sesshoumaru said coldly, while inwardly he was smirking in amusement.

 

“Ever heard of patience. I believe Kagome needed time to know that our feelings are genuine.” Kurama stated sensibly.

 

“Yes she did, but you could have just showed her instead of trying to seduce her every chance you had. Like I said idiots.” Sesshoumaru just stated, making Shippou laugh.

 

“Yeah well she did finally mate with us.” Yusuke pointed out smugly.

 

“Yes, that is true, after I engineered for you two to overhear mine and Kagome's conversation. Think for a change. How is it possible for me to not notice company. I am an Inu after all. I smell everything.” Sesshoumaru stated.

 

“My thanks.” Kurama said with a grin.

 

Yusuke caught on after a few seconds and grinned as well. “I owe you.”

 

“Good now prepare yourself, I'm not done with you yet. After this, Kurama your next.” Sesshoumaru stated coldly as he swiftly attacked Yusuke yet again. Killing him half an hour later. It seemed Yusuke had learned a bit after dieing twice, but still had a ways to go, since he died yet again.

 

Kagome was bored. She had finally finished her bath and felt much more relaxed. She still felt a bit sore, but not as much as earlier. I think I'll go see what the others are doing.

 

*Hiei are you busy with Sango right now?* Kagome asked teasingly.

 

*Yes, go away.* He said impatiently.

 

Well there goes my day with Sango. Hmmm, wonder about the others. With that thought Kagome started wandering about the palace looking for everyone. The first person she bumped into was Shizuro.

 

“Hi Shizuro.” Kagome said cheerfully.

 

“Hi Kagome.” Shizuro said back.

 

“Are you busy, do you wanna hang out for a while. I'm bored and don't know where everyone else is at.” She said with a pout.

 

Shizuro looked at Kagome, and smirked. Hmm. Maybe she'll spill something juicy about Lord Hunk. “Sure I have nothing else to do. So Kagome how long have you known Sesshoumaru?” She asked.

 

Kagome looked at Shizuro and noticed something that she had obviously missed before. Shizuro was interested in Sesshoumaru. “About forever or so it seems. Actually he is like an older overprotective big brother. I just love him to death, but can be a bit cold at times. Though you'd never guess it.” She finished teasingly.

 

Shizuro smirked at this. “Kagome, I think you and I are going to be great friends. Now spill, there has to be something juicy to talk about.”

 

Kagome tapped her chin trying to think. She then gave Shizuro a considering gaze. “What ever I say will not go beyond you or me. You may tease or taunt Sesshoumaru, but not in front of others. Deal. I will not risk my brother's wrath.” She threatened. Seeing that Kagome meant business, Shizuro had no choice but to agree.

 

While the girls were chatting about Sesshoumaru's and his faults, Kurama was literally struggling to stay alive. True, he knew that even should he die, Sesshoumaru would bring him back to life. But he remembered what dying felt like and didn't want to experience it again.

 

Remarkably Kurama and Sesshoumaru had been sparring for close to an hour now. Where Kurama was soaked with his own blood and getting weaker with every minute, Sesshoumaru looked hardly affected. Sure, Sesshoumaru had some minor scratches here and there, but nothing serious. He was just too quick for the silver Kitsune. Sesshoumaru was trying to get Kurama to change forms, he was stronger in the other form, and now that he and Youko were merging, changing forms should become easier. Although, Sesshoumaru has to admit to himself that Kurama was impressive. Kurama has a clear sharp mind, and was quite a strategist. He was enjoying himself immensely. With some more training he felt that Kurama would finally be able to give him a good workout.

 

Kurama was studying his opponent. Sesshoumaru's fighting style was elegant, yet deadly. He fought with a cold detachment, observing and categorizing his opponent. He was the deadliest demon Kurama had ever fought. They had seized fighting hand to hand and were now both using their whips. Kurama wasn't sure how much longer his body would last, since Sesshoumaru's poison was steadily making it way throughout Kurama's body.

 

“I have to say, you are quite good with that whip.” Kurama complimented while looking for an opening.

 

“Of course.” Was all Sesshoumaru would say.

 

Kurama flicked his whip a several times, the speed in which he did was amazing. To a normal spectator, you would have missed even seeing the whip move. Too bad for the Kitsune, Sesshoumaru just as quickly blocked each and every attack. Finally getting tired of this Sesshoumaru started leaking poison from his claws and filled the area they were currently taking up. Kurama quickly passed his hand through his hair to quickly search for a certain seed. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on Kurama. He had seen the absent gesture and knew there was more to it than what it appears to the eyes. When he saw the seed in his hand, Sesshoumaru now knew for certain where his rose whip had come from. He cataloged that vital piece of information for future reference. When Kurama had the seed he was looking for, he quickly coaxed it to life. The seed became a small evil looking tree. It was black and twisted with black vines surrounding it. The tree soaked up poison and used it to sustained it's life, making it perfect to clear the air, and make it breathable.

 

“Amazing, I did not know there were Kitsunes alive who could summon that tree and survive.” Shippou said in surprise, surprising Kurama. As far as Kurama knew, no one knew of this brand of tree. They were practically extinct.

 

“Indeed. It has been a while since I have seen another Kitsune wield it. I wonder, does it obey you Kurama, or is it untamable to you?” Sesshoumaru asked as he let out more of his poison.

 

“My tree obeys it's master, Lord Sesshoumaru. It is answerable only to myself.” Kurama calmly informed the Dog Demon.

 

“Interesting. Shippou, it would seem you have something in common with this Kitsune.” Sesshoumaru said emotionless, causing Shippou to grin.

 

“Indeed Sesshoumaru. Can't wait to fight the Kit now.” Shippou said with eagerness.

 

Without a word Sesshoumaru quickly attacked Kurama hitting him on several vital spots, making sure to stay away from the tree. If the tree got a hold of his poisonous whip, it would consume it leaving Sesshoumaru open to attack while he summons another. It would not take not to reform it, but in the seconds it would take, Kurama may be able to get some good shots in. Causing Sesshoumaru to actually get injured. To Sesshoumaru's thinking, that was not good. The Dance between the Kitsune and Dog Demon began again as they each wielded their deadly whips. Soon Kurama grew too tired and was unable to block a vital attack from the Demon Lord and his life was ended in that strike. Finally able to relax, Sesshoumaru let his guard down as he saw the light fade from Kurama's eyes.

 

“Well Shippou, it would seem he is much better than we originally believed. Still not better than his mate. Kagome would have severely wounded me by now. Though he does show potential. Shippou, he will need help to summon his other form. All three forms will need to be trained.” Sesshoumaru stated calmly, causing Shippou to grin.

 

“What do you mean three?” Yusuke asked confused. He really had no idea what was going on.

 

Shippou decided to explain as Sesshoumaru unsheathed Tensaiga. “Since his merging with Youko is being completed, Kurama will now have three forms. His human form as you see him now, his demon form which is Youko, and his fox form. It would be interesting to see that.”

 

“Oh, okay.” Yusuke said from his position on the floor. In truth he was still exhausted. It appears that dying sure does take a lot out of you. Especially since he died three different times. It irked Yusuke that in the time it took him to die three times, Kurama only died once. “Hey when are you going to bring him back?” Yusuke demanded.

 

Sesshoumaru just gave Yusuke a cold glare, making him gulped in sudden fear. But he still glared back refusing to back away. Sesshoumaru only smirked at him. Quickly, without warning he cut through Kurama instantly healing him and bringing him back to life. “Well done fox. You may rest now. I want to see if your partner's earlier lessons have yet settled in.”

 

“Hey, that's not fair. Why does Kurama get to rest? He only died once.” He yelled, not wanted to fight just yet.

 

“Hn. Pathetic. In the hour and a half I have fought with the fox, he only died once. During that amount of time I fought you, you died three times. Of the two, you need more improvement.” He said coldly. “Now I will not repeat myself, prepare yourself.” And quickly charged at Yusuke, starting the detectives training.

 

While Yusuke was being pummeled to death Kagome and Shizuro were laughing hysterically over the mischief's Kagome and Shippou used to cause. Especially towards the cold Taiyoukai. As they were laughing they came upon Keiko. They had been conversing in the library, but quickly got tired of the room and started heading towards the gardens.

 

“Hello Kagome, Shizuro.” Keiko said cheerfully.

 

“Hey.” Shizuro said while still laughing over the prank Kagome had told her about.

 

“Hi Keiko.” Kagome said cheerfully, still chuckling.

 

“What's so funny.” Keiko asked.

 

“Oh just reminiscing about old times. I was telling Shizuro about some pranks Shippou and I pulled. I'm lucky to be alive. We're heading to the gardens right now. Wanna come?” Kagome asked.

 

“Sure, but wanna tell me what was so funny.” Keiko asked.

 

Kagome gave this a some thought. “Well okay, why not. I just need your promise that this will go no farther than us. That is unless you wanna tease Miroku. I believe I remember quite a few stunts Shippou and I pulled on him.” Kagome grinned.

 

Not seeing any downside to this Keiko quickly agreed. “okay. No problem.”

As they were walking to the gardens, Kagome started telling Keiko of the prank they were laughing at. “Well it's like this. Shippou and I started pulling pranks soon after the ritual making us mother and son. The only thing we gained from each other was some personality traits, and intellect. Yes, I was able to impart some of my wisdom to my son.” Keiko and Shizuro burst out in laughter after hearing that last part.

 

“Hey don't give me that look I did.” Kagome said defensively. “Well back to the topic, before I was able to gain control over that new trait, Shippou and I caused a lot of trouble. One in particular happened after Sesshoumaru joined our group. We had come to his castle for some research that needed to be done. Don't quite remember what. Well anyways, we waited till everyone had gone to sleep. You see Sesshoumaru only allows himself complete rest when he is secured at his castle. Anyways, I had just been given some sleeping stones from Kaede. She had been teaching me some new tricks. Well when we were sure he was asleep Shippou and I snuck into his room and immediately put the stone over his chest, making sure that he would not wake up. I had brought some hair paint that you just come into your hair and it leaves you with streaks of that color. Of course it washes out, but we didn't think to tell him of that. We used blue, green, orange, purple, pink, red, yellow, and black. Well his hair was multicolored. We waited till his hair had completely dried before we made two thin long braids framing his face. Oh did I forget to mention that we braided flowers into those braids. After we were done, we took the stone off his chest and sneaked out.” Kagome finally finished.

 

Keiko looked at Kagome in surprise, before she doubled over in laughter. They had finally made it to the gardens and were about to sit down, when Keiko beat them to it. She was laughing so hard at the thought of the cold emotionless lord having his beautiful silver hair ruined and with flowers. Shizuro just chuckled merrily. She could just imagine Sesshoumaru like that.

 

After they finally calmed down, Kagome decided to finish her story. “Unfortunately for me and Shippou, we had yet to learn how to conceal our scent. Sesshoumaru immediately knew who the culprit was, and trust me, it was not a pretty sight.” Kagome shuddered as she remembered the consequences.

 

“What did he do?” Shizuro asked, curious. She wanted to what exactly what Sesshoumaru was capable of, when it concerned those he cared for.

 

“Well he didn't immediately notice. You see, he had not really noticed anything different till Inuyasha opened his big mouth. Sesshoumaru had come down to breakfast and had just asked me and Shippou why we were in his rooms, when Inuyasha immediately started laughing and pointing at him. Miroku, Sango, and Rin had already noticed but were trying not to laugh. They didn't want to cause trouble for me and Shippou. As long as it wasn't them, they covered for us. Inuyasha on the other hand, held to qualms on keeping his mouth shut. When Sesshoumaru asked a servant for a mirror, I swear, Shippou and I were about to run for our lives. He immediately stopped us with a glare, and gave us extra training that day. It was horrible. I swear he more than made up for that prank. Of course I didn't tell him it was washable. You see, while Sesshoumaru will bathe every day, he did not wash his hair everyday. He walked around with those streaks for about a week. Of course when he found out that he could have just washed his hair and be done with it, he demanded why we had not informed him. Shippou of course had no idea, but I just simply said that he hadn't asked. We were given more training that day. But it was worth it.” Kagome said, making Keiko and Shizuro laugh at the thought of an irate Sesshoumaru.

 

“I take it your punishment was the training.” Keiko stated.

 

“Well the training itself wasn't the punishment. It was the torture in the training that was punishment enough. I swear he has a sadistic streak. But if it was any of his other soldiers dealing the punishment, he would send them a death glare and they would be more careful of us. Even though he is harsher, I prefer Sesshoumaru for my training partner. He makes sure you learn.” Kagome said wryly.

 

“Well that's interesting. So far, he's been nothing but gentle. It's driving me crazy.” Shizuro said.

 

“Tell him I have pictures of that day, and see how gentle he is.” Kagome said smartly.

 

“Pictures?” Shizuro and Keiko said at the same time.

 

“Yup. Come on I was traveling through time. Do you really think I wouldn't carry a camera. I have dozens of them. We pulled lots of pranks after all. We even pulled a few on Miroku.” Kagome grinned evilly at that remembrance.

 

When Keiko heard Miroku's name, she perked up. “Really, what kinds of pranks did you pull on him. Come on spill.” Keiko said energetically.

 

“Well.” Kagome gave Keiko an interesting gaze. She wondered how this woman felt about her dear friend. After some quick thinking she decided, to tell her of one the `punishments' Miroku had to endure because of his lecherous ways.

 

“Hmm. I do remember one instance. But I did promise Miroku never to mention it, or show anyone the picture of that one. Even I have to admit, we did go a bit far.” Kagome said teasingly.

 

“Now I am intrigued. What did you do to the monk?” Shizuro asked, intrigued as to what they could have done to the monk.

 

“Well it's like this. Back them Miroku was very perverted, lecherous, Monk. You see, whenever Inuyasha was distracted, he would sneak up on Sango and I during our baths. This time it was Sango, me, and Shippou bathing in a hot spring. When we heard a noise Sango quickly threw her Hiratsu and it hit the monk head on. She would have done more damage to him if it wasn't for me and my love of dealing out appropriate punishment. You see we dressed him up in women's clothing of that time. Instead we made it a bit more revealing and we also fixed his hair to look more feminine as well as put make-up on the poor monk. I have to say he made a presentable woman. Not a beauty by any stretch of the imagination, but somewhat pretty. Even Sango was disappointed in this. I took some pictures that night.” Keiko and Shizuro began laughing at the Monk being dressed as a woman.

 

“I would love to see pictures of that.” Keiko said humorously.

 

“As would I.” Shizuro stated as well.

 

“Well yeah that would be funny, but that's not all we did. You see we made sure Miroku stay in that garb for two whole weeks. You should have seen how many men propositioned and groped the poor man. I definitely took pictures of that. He even had several men ask him to bear their children. You should have seen the scared look on his face when it looked like we weren't going to help. But we always did. The poor monk. I made sure to have pictures of those encounters as well. He never again got in between our baths. Though he would still grope women, he was more careful about it as well. Made sure Sango and I weren't around. But we always heard about it. Oh those were the good old days.” Kagome sighed at the end.

 

They girls were still chuckling at the thought of Miroku dressed as a woman. Suddenly Kagome remembered that she hadn't seen her mates all day and it was almost time for dinner. “Hey is it normal for the men to, you know, stay away from their mates the after the first morning after?” Kagome asked the girls. She really didn't have much experience with guys and didn't know much about relationships. Being that she was too busy in the past collecting jewel shards and hunting down Nuraku, and when she was home she was too busy trying to keep up with her school work.

 

“Hmm. Now that I think of it. Newly weds are usually inseparable for the first few days they are together. Don't tell me Yusuke left you all alone for the day.” Keiko said threateningly, anger in her voice because of a thickheaded spirit detective.

 

“Now that I think of it, it is weird that they haven't looked for you as yet. Why don't we go looking for them.” Shizuro said to Kagome.

 

“Hmm. I wonder where they could be anyways. With Inuyasha gone, I know that Yusuke can't be training with him. For that matter, where's Kurama?” Kagome was confused.

 

Keiko was the first one to stand up and then encouraged the other two to hurry up so that they could go mate hunting. “Come on you two, we won't find them if we stay here.” And so they went looking for Kagome's mates and intent on giving them a lecture as to why they didn't bother with her that day.

 

“You really are a dimwitted slacker.” Sesshoumaru stated coldly.

 

“What the hell do you mean by that!” Yusuke yelled at him.

 

“Let's put it this way Detective. We have been sparring for half an hour, yet I have already killed you four times, and your wounds just keep getting worse. Are you ready to give up yet?” He taunted Yusuke.

 

“Shut up. Spirit Gun!” Yusuke yelled at Sesshoumaru, trying to get a lucky shot at the powerful demon.

 

Sesshoumaru merely sidestepped the attack and struck Yusuke's chest with his claws. Unfortunately, Yusuke was already feeling weak because of his attack and didn't move fast enough, so he was killed yet again by Sesshoumaru.

 

Unfortunately for Sesshoumaru, and he would continuously curse his back luck for days to come. Kagome, accompanied by Keiko and Shizuro, just had to make their appearance to the dojo, just as he killed off the detective. Keiko and Shizuro were about to attack them, when they were held back by Shippou and Kurama.

 

“Sesshoumaru, You better bring my mate back right now or I swear I will make you regret it.” She demanded. “You should know better than to kill them off and call it training. You should have known what would happen if I ever found out you did this to my mates. I may not have been able to stop you from inflicting this type of training on my son, but by Kami you will not inflict it on any of my friends. Is that clear.” She said in an ice cold deadly voice that would have made Sesshoumaru proud, had it not been directed at him.

 

Inwardly Sesshoumaru was shaking. Kagome sure is scary. He thought to himself. Outwardly, he was his same cold self. “Miko if you would seize your infernal nagging I would have already brought this dimwit back to life. Now quiet.” He demanded, only succeeding on silence long enough to see that Yusuke was alive, but before he even had a chance to defend himself he was punched right in the face, causing him to fly back and crash into a wall.

 

Yusuke waking up from the dead, only saw as Sesshoumaru flew into the wall. “What the hell?!” he shouted and started looking around trying to see who was capable of causing the demon lord that much damage.

 

Kurama, Keiko, and Shizuro, were shocked. Kagome, the bright, cheerful, kind, girl they all knew, just punched one of the most powerful lords of Makai. She not only punched him, she was able to send him flying.

 

“Oh no.” Shippou groaned. It seemed they were going to witness a rare sight indeed. Someone who was capable of almost beating the Powerful lord. Kagome was probably still more powerful than either him or Inuyasha. Even with all their training, they have never come close to beating Sesshoumaru. “Stand back everyone, it seems Kagome and Sesshoumaru are going to go at it. I just hope they don't injure each other too much.” He said to the group. “Kick his ass Kagome.” He cheered his mother on.

 

Sesshoumaru was slowly picking himself up, when he heard Shippou encourage his mother. “Kit who's side are you on?” He asked while sending him a death glare.

 

Shippou gulped at seeing that glare directed on him. “Sorry Sesshoumaru, but you have to admit, Kagome's scary when she's angry.”

 

Sesshoumaru merely gave a slight nod of his head. Unfortunately for him, Kagome noticed it. “What do you mean. I am not scary.” She yelled. Suddenly the room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. “Hey thanks a lot you guys.” She pouted, then sprang to attack Sesshoumaru yet again.

 

Expecting this, he merely sidestepped bringing his claws up to make a swipe at Kagome. Kagome ducked down missing his claws and send a punch to his stomach. Sesshoumaru quickly dodged this and tried yet again to swipe her with his claws. And so it went for several long intense minutes. Kurama and Yusuke were in awe. By this time they already, had several wounds, yet Kagome had none. Of course neither did Sesshoumaru. Kagome then did something unexpected. She concentrated on her energy, careful to only bring up her spirit energy to the surface and made a whip. She quickly flicked her whip ten time and was able to strike Sesshoumaru seven of those ten. After she finished, she smirked at her handy work. There were several tears on Sesshoumaru's clothes, as well as several shallow cuts. Sesshoumaru looked down upon his person and saw the damage the Miko had done.

 

“Miko, I was not aware you could call upon a whip as well.” He stated impressed. “You were not able to do that when we last trained.”

Kagome smirked at him. “I learned to control my energies Sesshou. Just be glad I did not summon my purification powers, or you'd already be toast right now.” She taunted at him.

 

Sesshoumaru merely looked amused and summoned his own poisonous whip. He then started striking at Kagome with it. She managed to counter with her own whip. They soon started a deadly dance with their whips. Seeing as this was getting nowhere, Kagome summoned another whip, this one was made out of her purification powers. She made sure that this would have enough power to hurt or wound him, but not enough to kill him. Sesshoumaru merely raised a brow. He would do the same and summon another whip, but he only had one arm.

 

“Sorry Sesshoumaru. But I do have the use of both arms. Though if you like I could heal your arm for you. Though that would have to wait till after you have learned your lesson.” She taunted.

 

“What lesson is that?” He asked curious as he again struck out on her.

 

Kagome countered each flick of Sesshoumaru's whip with her own. Soon she was the one on the offensive as she flicked her whips continuously and occasionally got in some good hits. As she was on the offensive, she finally answered Sesshoumaru's question. “The lesson is to never mess with my mates without my permission.” She growled as she pushed on harder. Unfortunately for her, her anger had gotten the best of her for a second and in that second Sesshoumaru was finally able to hit her three times with his whip. He got her on her right thigh, her abdomen, and her left upper arm.

 

“Miko, did I not teach you to leave emotions out of a fight.” He stated coolly. He knew that the poison would slowly wear her down. She never was able to get used to them. Though to his complete surprise, he watched as her wounds healed instantly before his eyes.

 

It was Kagome's time to smirk. “Sesshoumaru, did I not teach you to never underestimate your opponent.” She stated as well.

 

“Well it seems you learned more than just your whip.” Sesshoumaru said approvingly. He suddenly turned and grabbed two swords. One of them he threw to Kagome. “Now I believe it is time to see how you do with this.” As soon as Kagome got a hold of her weapon, Sesshoumaru immediately attack. He did not expect the barrier that immediately raised to protect her when she was momentarily unfocused. When he made contact with the barrier, it pushed him several feet back.

 

Kagome grinned at Sesshoumaru. “That's what you get for not waiting till I was prepared.”

 

Sesshoumaru grinned back, even though he had more injuries than she, he was truly enjoying himself. It was not often he got a challenge. “Miko, it appears you have improved in our absence. Tell me who help to train you?” He asked intrigued.

 

Kagome, still grinning, simply answered. “Genkai.”

 

“I always knew she was the strong one.” He said proudly. “From all of my grandchildren, she is my favorite.” And then started raising his aura to break down the barrier.

 

Kagome looked him over carefully, when something suddenly struck. “You know, now that you mention it. She reminds me of you in some ways. Did you train her yourself.” She asked as she finally lowered her barrier. Not because she was getting tired, but because she was getting bored. Soon all you could hear was the clashes of swords continuously hitting each other. Kagome and Sesshoumaru were so fast that it was nigh impossible to see them.

 

“Actually, she never finished her training. Damn kit disowned her before she could finish.” Sesshoumaru huffed at her as he finally was able to make another wound on her, getting on in return. It seemed they were evenly matched. Both taking and giving wounds from the other's sword.

 

Their dance continued for over an hour, both were slightly tired. Sesshoumaru a more than Kagome, since he had been training the idiots all day. Kurama and Yusuke were simply amazed. Kagome not only was holding her own, but was doing so much better than they. After today, they would take their training much more seriously. After the second hour, they were finally wounding down. Kagome had left some rather vicious wounds on Sesshoumaru with the help of her purification energies. The wounds she inflected with those energies would take days to heal while the others would be healed by morning. Her own wounds would also be healed shortly. She had stopped healing her wounds because it was starting to take away a part of her concentration. Finally after the second hour, they both admitted to a tie. Though Sesshoumaru was slightly worse, it could be attributed to the fact that he had already used up some of his energy on her mated.

 

“Sesshy, why don't we call it a day. I'm hungry, besides I'm sure you will remember not to kill my mates anymore.” Kagome said sweetly.

 

Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome, he saw that though she was slightly tired, she could still keep going. He, on the other hand was feeling more tired that she was. Also, he finally noticed the bags under eyes. It seemed the two idiots didn't give her any rest the night before. He smirked. No decent rest, and she still was able to hold her own with him. He respected very few demons, and even less humans. But the human Miko held his respect as well a place in his heart. She had somehow made her way into his affections.

 

“Very well Miko. Though I am impressed. As tired as you are, you were able to hold your own. Something I cannot say about your mates. Though the fox is the better of the two. They both need more training Miko, and I will not go easy on them. I will refrain from killing them, but I will not go lightly. You remember your training under me. Theirs will be far worse.” He warned her.

 

Kagome gave a slight nod of approval. “Very well Sesshy, but I will help in the training. It is not that I don't trust you, because I do. But I feel that with both of us training them, and each other, it will make them improve faster.” She said seriously. “Now lets go to eat, I'm starving.” She said cheerfully, finally turning towards their audience.

 

Keiko, Shizuro, Yusuke, and Kurama were still looking at Kagome in shock. Shippou was looking upon them in amusement. “Kagome, I must ask, were you going easy on us during our training sessions.” Kurama asked.

 

Kagome looked sheepishly. “Um. Yeah. I would only use partial of my energies with you and Yusuke. With Sesshoumaru though I was able to go full out.”

“So all those times when we came close to beating you, we actually weren't even close?” He asked impressed.

 

“Yup.” Was all Kagome said shocking Yusuke speechless. In fact Yusuke fainted.

 

“Mate, you have no idea how hot that makes you.” Kurama said in a low seductive voice as he gathered her into his arms and proceeded to nuzzle her neck where his mark lay. “Feel free to dominate me anytime.”

 

Kagome pulled away from him in confusion and studied him. She looked at him intently for several seconds, making Kurama slightly uncomfortable. When she finally found what she was looking for she sighed. She finally knew why Kurama had been acting a bit out of character. “Kurama, we will need to train you on changing your forms. Till you are able to do so yourself I will allow you one command on your own necklace. All you have to do is think or say Youko and you will instantly turn into him.” Kagome told him and lightly touched the necklace. The necklace vibrated slightly then stilled.

 

She leaned into him and said very quietly into his ear. “If you like, we can practice later in our rooms.” She said seductively, sending a shiver of pleasure down Kurama's body.

 

“Your wish is my command.” He replied back just as seductively.

 

Yusuke had finally woken up and was feeling woozy. “what the hell happened.” He asked gruffly.

 

Kagome gave him an amused glare. “You fainted.”

 

“I did not.” He replied huffily.

 

“Then what would you call it.” Kagome asked amused.

 

Yusuke gave this some thought as he stood up. “I lost consciousness. Yeah that's it. More manly.” Making Kagome simply roll up her eyes.

 

“If you say so babe.” Was all Kagome would say, and then slipped her arms between her mates. She quite happily walked with them back to the castle to go and eat dinner. They had to keep up their energy. Their night was not over just yet.

 

 

 

Well that's it for now. Sorry couldn't thank my reviewers personally this time, but my computer is on the fritz. Don't know what's wrong. Please read and review and hope you like this chapter.

 

 

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